The Bishops' Mill

You know exactly what you're getting when you walk into this cavernous Spoons, and sometimes that's precisely what you want. The converted mill building on Walkergate gives you proper space to spread out, whether you're nursing a morning coffee before lectures or settling in for a lengthy evening session with mates. The industrial bones of the old building work in its favour – high ceilings and original features that most chain pubs can only dream of. Yes, it's predictable, but it's predictably good at what it does. The usual suspects are all present: cheap pints that don't taste cheap, curry club that saves your wallet, and breakfast served until the afternoon because they understand how Durham actually works. When you want somewhere reliable that won't judge you for turning up at 10am or staying until closing, this does the trick perfectly.